You may not be in the mood to read a blog post that’s just words with no pictures, but bear with me here people, you might need the same motivation that I did. What happens when you fall off the bandwagon? You start to get tired, irritable, weak and then comes the utterly ridiculous self-diagnoses – thyroid disease, … Continue reading →

Something I’ve been putting off for a long time is making my very own, homemade granola. I finally took the initiative this evening after making a successful trip to Nature’s Pantry for some rolled oats, shredded coconut and sliced almonds and a quick search for the best method. Little secret: I first attempted this with … Continue reading →

Life is like a run on the first day of spring. The well-known and much-anticipated essence of spring is warmth, growth and bliss. Therefore when you prep to head outside on the warmest day of the past few months (or what seemed like the longest winter ever) you expect to step out into the light, radiant … Continue reading →

Here’s a dual recipe I’ve been meaning to try. A vegetarian dish that will satiate and nourish. Wondering why I used green pepper for the Romesco? I didn’t have red! Make use of what you have in your pantry and fridge for this dish such as chickpeas, brown rice and seasonings of your choice. Grilled … Continue reading →

If you’ve read my posts before, you may have noticed that I did a remake of a Giada De Laurentiis’ Apricot Oat Bars. Well, I’m back at it again with a version of her Soccas with Kale and Raisins. The healthy, clean eating bandwagon is getting pretty full, but if there’s one person I want on … Continue reading →

I’ve been challenged to a Squat Challenge and I have accepted. I know I am not the only one guilty of a little Holiday slacking (and snacking), but there’s no reason to beat myself up over it. Instead…I’ll take it out on my legs! Squat challenges are springing up all over Pinterest and rightfully so. … Continue reading →

Originally posted on wellfesto: Mid-way through a recent group exercise class, the teacher lost me. She didn’t lose me because of some complicated step sequence or insanely long set of burpees; I mentally checked out because of a few words she kept saying over and over. “Come on! Get that body ready for your winter…